British tourists to be banned from European destinations following coronavirus response

British tourists are likely to be banned from European destinations following the UK’s response to coronavirus.

As the summer season edges ever closer there has been talk that some popular spots will open borders again and welcome tourists.

However there are some regions that are not keen to allow just everyone back in, with the UK being named in particular.

British tourists are likely to be banned from European destinations following the UK’s response to coronavirus. Pic: Shutterstock

Resorts are relaxing their lockdown rules, with beaches and cafes starting to allow visitors, and new plans are being drawn to continue social distancing.

Many are allowing entry from their closest neighbours before they accept tourists from further.

However British tourists are likely to be the last to allowed travel with over 157,000 confirmed cases and 21,092 deaths from COVID-19.

Tenerife has suggested that international tourists, including those from the UK, won’t be allowed enter the country until October so as to allow Spain to recover with the Balearic Islands expressing similar concerns. Pic: Getty Images

Tenerife has suggested that international tourists, including those from the UK, won’t be allowed enter the country until October so as to allow Spain to recover.

The Balearic Islands have also expressed similar concerns and have written off the hopes of a summer holiday for many.

‘There are countries like the United Kingdom that have taken too long to adopt containment measures and that also puts us in a different situation with respect to them.’ Pic: Shutterstock

Balearics Tourism minister Iago Negueruela said: ‘There are countries like the United Kingdom that have taken too long to adopt containment measures and that also puts us in a different situation with respect to them.’

Some parts of Spain hope to welcome tourists soon, with Majorca wanting visitors by next May — however this will need to follow guidelines from the rest of the country.

Some parts of Spain hope to welcome tourists soon, with Majorca wanting visitors by next May — however this will need to follow guidelines from the rest of the country.

Flights are also not expected to resume from the UK until mid-June at the earliest. Meanwhile Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary suggested flights won’t resume until July or August.

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